Senior Product Developer - Foundation Global Support Centre at Cotton On Group Services Pty Ltd

Geelong, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Technical Specifications, Colour Approval, Strike Off Approvals, Stakeholder Communication, Organisation, Planning, Time Management, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Team Leadership, Coaching, Supplier Negotiation, Compliance Management

Industry

Retail

Description

ABOUT US Cotton On’s philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation, is dedicated to creating a world where every young person can thrive. Since inception in 2007, team and customers have supported the Foundation to raise over $200 million. Through outreach programs across the globe, the Foundation is driving lasting impact across three key areas: Holistic Education, Mental Health, and Environment. ABOUT THE ROLE We have an amazing opportunity for a proactive and solutions focused individual to join our Cotton On Foundation team as a Senior Product Developer on a 6 month contract. You will enable our vision by developing ethical and sustainable lifestyle products that our customers love. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operating rhythm of the category and will be the pivotal link between our buyer and admin support to ensure that we are delivering quality products that our customers know and love. You will partner with our buyer and suppliers to negotiate and manage product expectations, track production, manage product schedules, maintain compliance and review samples to ensure our products meet standards and frameworks. If you are passionate about creating amazing products that make a difference, then this could be your new role. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Degree / qualification in relevant field i.e. Fashion, Textiles * Demonstrated experience in a similar Senior Product Developer role, with the ability to lead and coach a team * Proven ability with technical specifications, colour and strike off approvals * Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders with confidence * Strong organisation, planning and time management skills * Ability to make confident decisions that will determine the success of the brand * Proficient capabilities in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Illustrator. OUR CULTURE At the Cotton On Foundation, we learn, challenge ourselves, and grow together. We are dedicated to our projects and the communities and people they impact. We believe in our people and we are committed to our vision of creating a world where every young person can thrive. BENEFITS Competitive salary Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services Subsidised onsite childcare centre 50% off our Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more Local & Global career growth Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more Performance & Peak incentives to reward + recognise our team Returnity - Paid program for new parents heading back to work Bring your dog to work Recognition, team connection moments & more! Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery. We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us. We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers. If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.

Responsibilities

Develop ethical and sustainable lifestyle products while managing the day-to-day operating rhythm of the category. Act as the pivotal link between buyers and admin support to ensure quality standards and production schedules are met.